Work Activities Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time:05/26/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time06/01/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly):$2,581.00 - $3,870.00 Salary (Annually):$30,972.00 - $46,440.00 Job Type:Full-Time City, State Location:Bolivar, TNDepartmentMental Health & Substance Abuse Services LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, HARDEMAN COUNTY This position is located at Western Mental Health Institute. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. This is an interim appointment, which is a position for a period not to exceed one (1) year. This is an on-site position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to two years of increasingly responsible full-time clerical work. Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time clerical experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Necessary Special Qualifications: None. Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for general clerical work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the highest class in the Clerk sub-series. An employee in this class is responsible for advanced general clerical work and minor supervisory work. Work problems which involve critical deviations from standard policies and procedures are reviewed with a supervisor. This class differs from Clerk 2 in that an incumbent of the latter performs general clerical work of average difficulty. This class differs from Office Supervisor 1 in that an incumbent of the latter has greater supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities
Conducts office functions including but not limited to taking messages, answering telephones, inputting time sheets, filing, review and distribute mail, maintaining contracts, creating documents or forms, ordering supplies, and other related functions.
Maintains, compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data for accuracy and completeness.
Documents and records accurate information by entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic format.
Explains departmental policies and procedures, interprets rules and regulations to internal and external customers to ensure consistency of information.
Breaks down information or data received or obtained from verbal, written, or electronic communication into separate parts to evaluate results to choose the best solution and to solve problems.
Communicates with the public, government, and other external sources to represent the organization and provide excellent customer service. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, by telephone or e-mail.
Provides support by scheduling appointments, meetings, events, programs, activities, and travel arrangements for the unit or division.
Develops specific goals by planning, prioritizing, and organizing work to meet performance standards in a timely manner.
Competencies (KSA's) Competencies
Manages Ambiguity
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Plans and Aligns
Interpersonal Savvy
Knowledges
Administration and Management
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
Skills
Active Learning and Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management
Abilities
Auditory Attention
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Written Comprehension
Tools & Equipment
Calculator
Computer
Printer/Scanner
Telephone
Copier/Fax Machine
TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.